The Output-Inflation Nexus in Ukraine

The Output-Inflation Nexus in Ukraine

Author: Mr.Atish R. Ghosh

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1996-05-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1451973934

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This paper examines whether expansionary credit policy can help sustain output growth in transition economies, with particular reference to Ukraine’s experience since 1992. We find that, while real credit growth is indeed associated with higher output growth, an increase in the growth rate of nominal credit does not, in general equilibrium, stimulate output growth. Following a short-lived boom — caused by falling real wages — the increase in the growth rate of nominal credit leads to a decline in the level of output.


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Download or read book The Output-Inflation Nexus in Ukraine written by Mr.Atish R. Ghosh and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1996-05-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines whether expansionary credit policy can help sustain output growth in transition economies, with particular reference to Ukraine’s experience since 1992. We find that, while real credit growth is indeed associated with higher output growth, an increase in the growth rate of nominal credit does not, in general equilibrium, stimulate output growth. Following a short-lived boom — caused by falling real wages — the increase in the growth rate of nominal credit leads to a decline in the level of output.


Ukraine

Ukraine

Author: Mr.Patrick Lenain

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1997-02-19

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9781557756190

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Ukraine has made impressive progress in restructuring and stabilizing its economy over the past two years, and yet much remains to be done to revive output and establish a market economy. The 16 papers included in this volume, edited by Peter K. Cornelius and Patrick Lenain, were presented at a seminar sponsored by the IMF and the World Bank in July 1996, which brought together government officials, academics, and staffs of international organizations to discuss a comprehensive medium- term strategy for Ukraine. The papers cover the medium-term macroeconomic framework; wages, poverty, and social safety net reform; private sector development; trade policies and sectoral reforms; and institution building and good governance.


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Download or read book Ukraine written by Mr.Patrick Lenain and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1997-02-19 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ukraine has made impressive progress in restructuring and stabilizing its economy over the past two years, and yet much remains to be done to revive output and establish a market economy. The 16 papers included in this volume, edited by Peter K. Cornelius and Patrick Lenain, were presented at a seminar sponsored by the IMF and the World Bank in July 1996, which brought together government officials, academics, and staffs of international organizations to discuss a comprehensive medium- term strategy for Ukraine. The papers cover the medium-term macroeconomic framework; wages, poverty, and social safety net reform; private sector development; trade policies and sectoral reforms; and institution building and good governance.


The Evolution of Output in Transition Economies

The Evolution of Output in Transition Economies

Author: Mr.Eduardo Borensztein

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1999-05-01

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1451849443

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What are the relative roles of macroeconomic variables, structural policies, and initial conditions in explaining the time path of output in transition and the large observed differences in output performance across transition economies? Using a sample of 26 countries, this paper follows a general-to-specific modeling approach that allows for differential effects of policies and initial conditions on the private and state sectors and for time-dependent effects of initial conditions. While showing some fragility to model specification, the results point to the preeminence of structural reforms over both initial conditions and macroeconomic variables in explaining cross-country differences in performance and the timing of the recovery.


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Download or read book The Evolution of Output in Transition Economies written by Mr.Eduardo Borensztein and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the relative roles of macroeconomic variables, structural policies, and initial conditions in explaining the time path of output in transition and the large observed differences in output performance across transition economies? Using a sample of 26 countries, this paper follows a general-to-specific modeling approach that allows for differential effects of policies and initial conditions on the private and state sectors and for time-dependent effects of initial conditions. While showing some fragility to model specification, the results point to the preeminence of structural reforms over both initial conditions and macroeconomic variables in explaining cross-country differences in performance and the timing of the recovery.


Output Decline in Transition

Output Decline in Transition

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1998-04-01

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 1451974396

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This paper presents a detailed analysis of the output decline in Kazakhstan in the early years of the transition. The decline is documented at the aggregate and sectoral levels, and the quality of the available data is reviewed. A growth accounting framework quantifies the productivity slowdown in Kazakhstan and illustrates how excessive capital accumulation under central planning has contributed to the output decline. In addition, strong evidence is found that disorganization and inherited sectoral misallocation have played a significant role. Credit contractions and reductions in aggregate demand may have had an effect, but clear patterns of causality cannot be established.


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Download or read book Output Decline in Transition written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper presents a detailed analysis of the output decline in Kazakhstan in the early years of the transition. The decline is documented at the aggregate and sectoral levels, and the quality of the available data is reviewed. A growth accounting framework quantifies the productivity slowdown in Kazakhstan and illustrates how excessive capital accumulation under central planning has contributed to the output decline. In addition, strong evidence is found that disorganization and inherited sectoral misallocation have played a significant role. Credit contractions and reductions in aggregate demand may have had an effect, but clear patterns of causality cannot be established.


IMF Staff papers, Volume 43 No. 3

IMF Staff papers, Volume 43 No. 3

Author: International Monetary Fund. Research Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1451973446

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This paper examines the volatility and predictability of emerging stock markets. A range of measures suggests that, despite perceptions to the contrary, the volatility of emerging markets may have fallen rather than risen on average. Also, although the autocorrelations in emerging market returns appear to turn negative at horizons of a year or more, the magnitude of these return reversals is not that much larger than reversals in some mature markets. One interpretation of the results would be that emerging markets have not consistently been subject to fads or bubbles, or at least no more so than in some industrial countries.


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Download or read book IMF Staff papers, Volume 43 No. 3 written by International Monetary Fund. Research Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the volatility and predictability of emerging stock markets. A range of measures suggests that, despite perceptions to the contrary, the volatility of emerging markets may have fallen rather than risen on average. Also, although the autocorrelations in emerging market returns appear to turn negative at horizons of a year or more, the magnitude of these return reversals is not that much larger than reversals in some mature markets. One interpretation of the results would be that emerging markets have not consistently been subject to fads or bubbles, or at least no more so than in some industrial countries.


IMF Macroeconomic Research on Low-Income Countries

IMF Macroeconomic Research on Low-Income Countries

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2004-01-30

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781589062733

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Summarizes the for ward-looking analytical work program on macroeconomic issues related to the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper approach. The program is evolving through a process that began with a technical workshop; participants from low-income countries, donors, academia, and civil society drafted guidance on selected issues and identified priority research topics. Partners, policymakers, and economic scholars are encouraged to share their perspectives and findings through respective team leaders, whose e-mail addresses are provided. The publication also summarizes IMF analytical work, and contains a bibliography of nearly 1,000 papers.


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Download or read book IMF Macroeconomic Research on Low-Income Countries written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2004-01-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summarizes the for ward-looking analytical work program on macroeconomic issues related to the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper approach. The program is evolving through a process that began with a technical workshop; participants from low-income countries, donors, academia, and civil society drafted guidance on selected issues and identified priority research topics. Partners, policymakers, and economic scholars are encouraged to share their perspectives and findings through respective team leaders, whose e-mail addresses are provided. The publication also summarizes IMF analytical work, and contains a bibliography of nearly 1,000 papers.


Research Activities of the IMF, January 1991-December 1998

Research Activities of the IMF, January 1991-December 1998

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1999-09-24

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781557758606

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A selective index of major research papers prepared by IMF staff in 1991-98.


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Download or read book Research Activities of the IMF, January 1991-December 1998 written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1999-09-24 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selective index of major research papers prepared by IMF staff in 1991-98.


Research Activities of the IMF, January 1991-December 1999

Research Activities of the IMF, January 1991-December 1999

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781557759801

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Research activity in the IMF emphasizes the links between the organization's policy and operational concerns. The main objectives of research is IMF staff understanding of policy and operational issues relevant to the institution, and to improve the analytical quality of the work prepared for management and the Executive Board and the advice provided to member countries. The scope of research in the IMF is defined by the purposes and functions of the institution. In order to foster innovation and ensure quality control, the IMF makes much of its research available outside the institution and encourages staff to interact with academia and other research organizations through conferences, seminars, and occasional joint research projects. The visiting scholar’s program has also enhanced the quality of research done in the IMF. This program brings in leading members of the economics profession from around the world to assist in the preparation of papers for the Executive Board and to conduct research on IMF-related issues.


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Download or read book Research Activities of the IMF, January 1991-December 1999 written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research activity in the IMF emphasizes the links between the organization's policy and operational concerns. The main objectives of research is IMF staff understanding of policy and operational issues relevant to the institution, and to improve the analytical quality of the work prepared for management and the Executive Board and the advice provided to member countries. The scope of research in the IMF is defined by the purposes and functions of the institution. In order to foster innovation and ensure quality control, the IMF makes much of its research available outside the institution and encourages staff to interact with academia and other research organizations through conferences, seminars, and occasional joint research projects. The visiting scholar’s program has also enhanced the quality of research done in the IMF. This program brings in leading members of the economics profession from around the world to assist in the preparation of papers for the Executive Board and to conduct research on IMF-related issues.


The Evolution of Output in Transition Economies

The Evolution of Output in Transition Economies

Author: Andrew Berg

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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Aims to account for both the common transition experience in the time dimension i.e. the U-shaped output profile and the considerable cross-country differences in output paths in terms of three main groups of exlanatory factors.


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Download or read book The Evolution of Output in Transition Economies written by Andrew Berg and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aims to account for both the common transition experience in the time dimension i.e. the U-shaped output profile and the considerable cross-country differences in output paths in terms of three main groups of exlanatory factors.


Policy Formulation, Analytical Frameworks, and Program Design

Policy Formulation, Analytical Frameworks, and Program Design

Author: International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2004-11-24

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 1498329969

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The first part of this paper lays out the process of program design and briefly describes some of the analytical tools--including the financial programming framework, the balance sheet approach, and the debt sustainability template--employed by Fund country teams in advising national authorities on policy formulation. The second part of paper seeks to assess how well this process works in practice.


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Download or read book Policy Formulation, Analytical Frameworks, and Program Design written by International Monetary Fund. Policy Development and Review Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2004-11-24 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this paper lays out the process of program design and briefly describes some of the analytical tools--including the financial programming framework, the balance sheet approach, and the debt sustainability template--employed by Fund country teams in advising national authorities on policy formulation. The second part of paper seeks to assess how well this process works in practice.